Ketu (mythology) in the context of "Svarbhānu"

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👉 Ketu (mythology) in the context of Svarbhānu

Svarbhānu (Sanskrit: स्वर्भानु, lit.'Splendour of Radiance') is an asura traditionally held responsible for solar eclipses and lunar eclipses in Vedic mythology. The name is also used as an attribute of the asuras Rahu and Ketu in Puranic mythology, who are also connected to the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse.

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Ketu (mythology) in the context of Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati

Navagraha Mandir is an ancient temple located at Chitrachal Hills (Navagraha Pahaar) in the city of Guwahati, Assam. The temple's Sanctum Sanctorum houses Graha Lingams of Nine Celestial Bodies in accordance with Vedic Astrology. The Graha Lingams of various planets here are – Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Rahu, Shani, Ketu, Bṛhaspati, Buddh and Shukra.

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